Research Article
Advancing Climate Modeling through High-Performance Computing: Towards More Accurate and Efficient Simulations
@ARTICLE{10.4108/ew.7049, author={Prasad Kulkarni and Sendhilkumar Manoharan and Alok Gaddi}, title={Advancing Climate Modeling through High-Performance Computing: Towards More Accurate and Efficient Simulations}, journal={EAI Endorsed Transactions on Energy Web}, volume={11}, number={1}, publisher={EAI}, journal_a={EW}, year={2024}, month={8}, keywords={Climate Modeling, General Circulation Models (GCMs), Data Assimilation Techniques, High-Performance Computing (HPC), Precipitation Pattern Recognition First Section}, doi={10.4108/ew.7049} }
- Prasad Kulkarni
Sendhilkumar Manoharan
Alok Gaddi
Year: 2024
Advancing Climate Modeling through High-Performance Computing: Towards More Accurate and Efficient Simulations
EW
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/ew.7049
Abstract
A crucial branch of science called climate modeling uses mathematical equations and computer simulations to study and forecast the Earth's climate sys- tem. The main elements of climate modeling, such as general circulation models (GCMs), data assimilation methods, and numerical formulations, are outlined in this paper. GCMs, which include grid point and spectral models, are effective instruments for examining the behavior of the climate. Four-Dimensional Data Assimilation (4D-Var) is one example of a data assimilation technique that in- corporates observational data into models to improve their correctness. Numeri cal methods, ocean dynamics, heat transport, radiative transfer, and atmospheric dynamics are all included in numerical formulations. The simulation of different climate processes is possible because to these mathematical representations. Fur thermore, the detection of precipitation patterns within climate modeling is using machine learning techniques like Random Forest more frequently. This paper highlights the importance of high-performance computing (HPC) in climate modeling, boosting efficiency and simulations, in the context of research technique. Advanced data assimilation and validation techniques are also examined, as well as the influence of high-resolution modeling on small-scale climatic processes. On HPC platforms, accessibility to climate modeling is addressed. It is shown how climate modeling crosses physics, mathematics, computer science, and engineering to be interdisciplinary. A comprehensive understanding of the Earth's intricate climate system gains from the integration of all its parts, from atmospheric dynamics to data assimilation. We explore the consequences of these research approaches, their contribution to enhancing climate prediction models, and the influence of various factors on climatic variables in the debate. Climate modeling becomes an essential tool for studying precipitation patterns and climate change, ultimately improving our comprehension of the complex cli- mate system on Earth.
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